Getty ImagesToday, LaDainian Tomlinson joined Hall of Famers Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith as the third player in NFL history to record 160 career touchdowns.

OAKLAND, Calif. — LaDainian Tomlinson said he did not know about the milestone he set today: with an 18-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter, he joined Hall of Famers Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith as the third player in NFL history to record 160 career touchdowns.

Tomlinson was a bright spot for the 2-1 Jets as they lost their first game of the season. The 11-year veteran recorded 154 total yards, including 116 yards receiving on five catches.

He set up the Jets’ first touchdown with a 74-yard catch-and-run to the Oakland 1-yard line. Quarterback Mark Sanchez ran in for a 1-yard touchdown two plays later. In the second quarter, he gave the Jets a 14-7 lead with his 18-yard touchdown.

Tomlinson, who played nine seasons with the Chargers, has traditionally fared well against the Raiders. Entering today, he had scored 25 career touchdowns against his former AFC West rival, and his 12 touchdowns at O.co Coliseum are his most at any venue other than Qualcomm Stadium.

“I got what I thought I would get from the fans,” Tomlinson said. “They weren’t happy to see me, but I was happy to see them. Every time you play in this stadium, this was your division for a long time, it brings back many memories.”

Tight end Jeff Cumberland injured his ankle on an incomplete pass in the end zone early in the second quarter. He had X-rays and did not return. Coach Rex Ryan had no further update after the game.

The Jets won the toss and deferred, back to their usual approach. Last week they uncharacteristically elected to receive to break the offense’s drought without a first-quarter touchdown.

Center Nick Mangold’s 82-game start streak ended today as he was inactive with a high ankle sprain. Undrafted rookie Colin Baxter started in his place, and Ryan said he did a “nice job.”